Tag Archives: Latin-American women

How did my mum do this!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

How did people manage? what i actually mean is: how did mums manage to do all this and not get lost in translation in the past?. Is it actually possible to be a mum that is on top of things … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, My Latin American Women, Other worldly issues, Poverty, This Latin-American woman | Tagged Bolivia, Children, Growing up, it's personal, Latin-American issues, Latin-American women, Mujeres latinoamericanas, poverty | 4 Comments

I’m just a girl

Posted on October 22, 2013 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Ok, this is a subject i’ve long been thinking on how to tackle, and i’m not sure i’ll ever know what the best way is, so i’ll just start and see where it leads.. It’s no secret i’m thinking a … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, Other Latin American Women, Other worldly issues, This Latin-American woman | Tagged Latin-American issues, Latin-American women, Women | 12 Comments

Madre soltera / Single Mother

Posted on May 23, 2013 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Durante una conversación con una amiga española me llamó la atención un comentario suyo. Ambas vivimos en el mismo barrio en las afueras de Londres y tenemos en común la guardería a la que asisten nuestros hijos, el idioma que … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, My Latin American Women, Other Latin American Women, Poverty | Tagged Cultura latinoamericana, Latin-American culture, Latin-American issues, Latin-American women, Mujeres latinoamericanas, Niños de la calle, Street children | 1 Comment

Mami, cuando crezca puedo ser una Cholita?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Mami, cuando cresca puedo ser una cholita? (Mum, when I grow up, can I be a cholita?) Recuerdo preguntarle esto a mi mamá en uno de nuestros viajes por el campo en Cochabamba, Departamento de Bolivia en el cual nací … Continue reading →

Posted in Other Latin American Women, This Latin-American woman | Tagged Bolivia, Latin-American culture, Latin-American women, Mujeres latinoamericanas | 2 Comments

Juana Azurduy de Padilla

Posted on February 28, 2013 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

I have wanted to write about Juana from the first day I started this Blog. Her story is as intense and sad as the story of our continent. She has gone into history for having been one of the bravest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American women of the world | Tagged Cultura latinoamericana, Latin-American culture, Latin-American issues, Latin-American women, Mujeres latinoamericanas, Translated lyrics | 3 Comments

Rigoberta Menchú

Posted on December 14, 2012 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Rigoberta Menchú Tum nació en Uspantán, El Quiché, Guatemala, el 9 de enero de 1959 Esta noche quise escribir sobre Rigoberta Menchú, líder indígena guatemalteca que representa la lucha de los pueblos indígenas de su país. Su historia es relevante pues … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, Latin American women of the world, Poverty | Tagged Cultura latinoamericana, Latin-American culture, Latin-American issues, Latin-American women, Mujeres latinoamericanas, Translated lyrics | 1 Comment

Frida Khalo

Posted on November 26, 2012 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Magdalena Frida Carmen Kahlo y Calderón Nació y murió en la casa azul Coyoacán, Méjico (julio 6, 1907- julio 13, 1954) / Was born and died in the “blue house”, Coyoacán, México (July 6, 1907-July 13, 1954) Kahlo es una de las … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, Latin American women of the world | Tagged Culture, Frida Kahlo, Latin-American culture, Latin-American women, South America | 3 Comments

Chavela Vargas

Posted on November 16, 2012 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Llegué a casa y luego de acostar a los chicos me decidí a escribir algo aquí hoy luego de ponerme al día con el Facebook.. Es lindo cuando te sorprenden tus amigos con cosas interesantes y hoy fue uno de … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, Latin American women of the world | Tagged Culture, Joaquín Sabina, Latin-American culture, Latin-American women, Mexico, South America | 3 Comments

Mercedez Sosa

Posted on November 1, 2012 by latinamericanwomenwearearrings

Haydée (Marta) Mercedes Sosa Nació en San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, el 9 de julio de 1935 y falleció en Buenos Aires el 4 de octubre de 2009. De descendencia mestiza (y padres peronistas), llegó a grabar 40 álbumes y … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin American issues, Latin American women of the world | Tagged Calle 13, Latin-American culture, Latin-American women, Mercedes Sosa, Niños de la calle, South America, Street children | 6 Comments